How to pronounce impersonates
Say it like im-PUR-suh-nayts. Impersonates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- im
- PUR
- suh
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impersonates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of impersonates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PUR-suh-nayts.
What does impersonates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of impersonate How to pronounce impersonate
Questions about saying impersonates
How do you pronounce impersonates?
Say im-PUR-suh-nayts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɝsəˌneɪts/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impersonates?
Impersonates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: im · PUR · suh · nayts.
Is impersonates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəˌneɪts/ (im-PUR-suh-nayts).